Contributions of World Federation of Neurology Specialty Groups to brain health, with a public health perspective

Journal of the Neurological Sciences 2026 Open access

Read full text
Authors: J. Reis, J. Reis, M.T. Medina, P.S. Spencer, S. Öztürk, P.-M. Preux, C. Meshram, M. Wasay, Z. Tulek, B. Menon, V. Palmer1, W. Struhal
+12 more H. Mizusawa, S.M. Katrak, M. El Alaoui Faris, A. Buguet, M. Medina-Montoya, L. Tucker, G.-C. Roman, J. England, C. L. A. Bassetti, P. Landrigan, V. Hachinski, R. Shakir
DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2026.126124
Cited by: 1
References: 36

Abstract

The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) Brain Health Campaign recognizes the global burden of neurological diseases varies significantly across geographic regions and age groups that betray broad inequalities in healthcare infrastructure, workforce capacity, social determinants of health and public health investment [1]. The six WFN regions recognize the pivotal role of disease prevention, proactive care, and risk mitigation in reducing the enormous impact of neurological diseases [2], nowadays the leading cause of disability globally [3].

Fields of Study & Subjects

Neurology and Historical Studies Medical Research and Practices Public Health and Social Inequalities

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of the Neurological Sciences
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
490
Pages
126124–126124
Publication date
1 August 2026
Language
EN